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Matias Traversa: Argentinian coach Julio Lamas said in press conference that Manu Ginobili, Andres Nocioni and Leo Gutierrez won't play in Fiba Americas Twitter

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The call in question awarded the ball to the Warriors after a scramble for the rebound of Manu Ginobili's missed 3- point attempt with the score tied at 84. Warriors center Andrew Bogut initially grabbed the rebound, and televised replays clearly showed his right foot over the end line, out of bounds, while the ball was trapped on his hip. The referees did not make an out-of-bounds call at that point, and when the ball was knocked out of Bogut's hands, Warriors guard Jarrett Jack gained possession long enough to call a timeout. San Antonio Express-News

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NBA spokesman Tim Frank on Monday acknowledged that the out-of-bounds call that should have been made on Bogut had been missed but said the referees were correct in not asking for a video review. San Antonio Express-News

Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Tim Frank, Andrew Bogut, Referees 

While Manu Ginobili continued to struggle, Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds and Tony Parker had 32 points on 13 of 23 shooting. The Spurs, who had trailed big in the first two games of the series, controlled the game throughout and finally slowed a Warriors offense that had scored 100-plus points in six of its last seven playoff games. Golden State shot just 39.3% from the field, and the dynamic backcourt of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were held to a combined 12-for-37 from the field. "They outplayed us, they out-worked us and they were the aggressor," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. USA Today Sports

Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Stephen Curry 

Jeff McDonald: Manu Ginobili, with a bold shootaround prediction for Game 3: "Chances are if we go down 20, we aren’t going to win." Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili 

Jeff McDonald: Ginobili has missed 22 of 32 shots in the series so far. “I expect him to bounce back," Tony Parker says. Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili 

Jeff McDonald: Someone asked Manu if Pop was like Kasparov in a playoff chess match. "More like Bobby Fischer," he said, "in the craziness." Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Gregg Popovich 

Then for Ginobili, a wide-open 3. And atonement. "I went from trading him on the spot," Popovich said, "to wanting to cook him breakfast tomorrow." San Antonio Express-News

Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili 

Dave Mason: Aldridge: How did you guys win this game? Ginobili: "I have no clue." Twitter @DeuceMason

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili 

Fabricio Oberto, the starting center on the Spurs’ 2007 title team, was at practice Wednesday doing some work for a TV network that is sending features back to Argentina about the Spurs and Manu Ginobili. The sixth man is the undisputed star of the “golden generation” Argentina national team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. One of the most popular teammates in recent Spurs history, Oberto visited with old friends, former teammates and media members still around from his playing days. Oberto walked off the court with Tim Duncan, his frontcourt mate from 2005-09. “Absolutely great to see him,” Duncan said. “One of the all-time greats.” San Antonio Express-News

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Manu Ginobili: All my respect & support to JasonCollins. Thanks to his courage perhaps someday an athlete's sexual preference will be irrelevant. Congrats. Twitter @manuginobili

Manu Ginobili, Jason Collins 

“It is the toughest award they give away because players don’t vote,” Ginobili said. “It’s the player that (goes) against other players who know. Sometimes the best rebounder is not the best defender; or the best in steals is not a great defender. He just gambles a lot. It could be (an award for players to choose), but it’s been going on for so many years. It’s not that I’m complaining, but probably we do know better than the media.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan 

Dwain Price: "He's a huge key with what we do. He's been here a long time and really knows our system." - #Spurs PG Tony Parker on teammate Manu Ginobili Twitter @DwainPrice

San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili 

Jeff McDonald: Could Ginobili's workload increase again in Game 2? Depends, Pop says, but maybe. Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Injuries 

If Ginobili ever decided to Tweet during a game, he says he would confine his comments to messages of support. “I’m not going to criticize plays, or we should have run that or this,” Ginobili said. “It’s not my style.” San Antonio Express-News

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said after Sunday’s Game 1 victory over the Lakers he would stay up all night worrying how guard Manu Ginobili’s body responded to its most significant workload in more than a month. Popovich, perhaps, could rest just a little easier Monday night. “I’m feeling good,” Ginobili said after a light practice. “A little tight, of course, for playing after such a long time. But I didn’t play much, either. I feel really good.” San Antonio Express-News

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Kevin Ding: Popovich said Tony Parker is "healthy" and suggested Manu Ginobili (hamstring) will be limited to 25-30 minutes. Twitter @KevinDing

San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Injuries 

Bryant has called Ginobili one of his favorite matchups, but the feeling is not mutual. It’s nothing personal. Ginobili, just back from a strained hamstring that sidelined him for nine straight games, isn’t going to miss chasing the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history around the court for major minutes. “Definitely not,” he said, smiling. “I really appreciate what he said. Of course playing against him makes you better, for sure. He challenges you on every possession. But I’m not going to miss him.” San Antonio Express-News

Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Kobe Bryant, Manu Ginobili 

Asked if he felt ready for the postseason to begin, Ginobili said, “It’s a little too early to tell.” “I missed like 17 days,” Ginobili said. “You don’t get it back on one play.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Injuries 

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says injured guard Manu Ginobili is “progressing” in his rehabilitation from a strained right hamstring. One day — perhaps soon — the team’s medical staff will clear the 35-year-old sixth man for full contact. Then, a familiar dance will begin. “He’ll be all over me (to play),” Popovich said. “I’ll try to hold him back, and he’ll push me and abuse me and threaten me so he can get on the court. Then we’ll come to some sort of compromise, once the medical staff says he’s OK.” San Antonio Express-News

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